- 40 years practice
- Practical skills
- Attachment focus
About Stephen
Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four decades of experience. He focuses on helping men and others navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and major life changes. He begins by meeting people where they are and building a working relationship first.
Stephen describes his role as a guide rather than the expert on someone’s life. He helps people identify strengths, clarify what matters most, and decide what changes to try. He is comfortable including faith as part of care when that matters to the person he is working with.
In sessions he blends practical, skills-based work with attention to attachment and emotional patterns. That means teaching tools to manage strong feelings and also looking at how past relationships shape present habits. He uses straightforward language and concrete steps rather than jargon.
Clients often bring issues such as depression, trauma, addiction, anger, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, or intimacy difficulties. He also addresses family-of-origin concerns, attachment issues, abandonment, and blended family dynamics when those topics affect an individual’s wellbeing.
Stephen is based in Arizona and brings 40 years of practice to each meeting. He aims for clear, honest communication and helps people set realistic goals they can try between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by offering concrete steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape emotional patterns today and can help people understand intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people join from a quieter place during a break. Some sessions may be shorter check-ins or focus on practicing skills between meetings to help apply what was learned to daily life.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career problems, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He starts where each person is at and builds a working relationship first. Sessions are practical, using skills and discussion to help people choose and try changes that fit their life.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 40 years of clinical experience and draws on that background to offer steady, experienced care and clear communication.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.